Jeanne Laurence Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jeanne Laurence Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 23, 2025
Jeanne Laurence Floral Study of Western Arctic Shooting Star Wildflowers
Est: $300 - $500
An original oil painting floral study by Alaska artist Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980), wife of the prominent Alaska artist Sydney Laurence. The study depicts the western Arctic shooting star wildflower (Primula frigida), in both purple and white varieties, both native to the Alaska region. Signed lower right by the artist, the artwork is matted and loosely framed with a nail protruding en verso as photographed. Measures approximately 14.75" x 10.75" overall.
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 23, 2025
Jeanne Laurence Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $600 - $800
An original oil painting by the late Alaska artist Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980), wife of prolific Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence. The piece depicts a small harbor with cabin situated along the shore, and a rowboat tied within the shallow water; mountains rise on all sides as shown. Signed lower left and housed in a gold tone frame measuring approximately 15.25" x 19.25" overall, image dimensions 12" x 16".
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 23, 2025
Jeanne Laurence Oil Painting of Mt. McKinley
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
A large format original oil on board by the late Alaska artist Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980), wife of prolific Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence. The piece depicts Mt. McKinley, as it was known at the time, a subject featured prominently in his own work; this particular example features the mountain in summer, against a sunny blue sky. Housed in a gold tone frame measuring approximately 42" x 54" overall, image sight 35.5" x 47.5". Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 13, 2025
Jeanne Laurence Alaska Gouache Painting
Est: $100 - $150
12 5/8" by 18 1/4" framed. Jeanne Laurence (1887 - 1980) was active/lived in Alaska. Jeanne Laurence is known for Mountain landscape and still life painting. Jeanne Laurence was born in 1887 in Polmar, France and raised by strict parents. She came to America when she was 32 years old. She first lived in Los Angeles and there she met her husband, Sydney. She looked after him because he was so ill. He traveled back to Alaska and everyone thought he looked wonderful. Mrs. Belle Simpson went to L.A. to meet Jeanne. Jeanne and Belle became friends right away. Belle convinced Jeanne and Sydney to get married. They were married and moved to Alaska. They traveled to McKinley in 1929. They hiked 140 miles from Talkeetna to the park. They had wagons and horses, but she walked. They went to stay in a cabin along the way. They finally reached the last house on the road. She enjoyed walking. They then were on horseback. They traveled about sixteen miles and then she got off the horse and walked for a while. They stopped at a mining cabin. They traveled to Poor Mans Creek to spend the night. Sydney owned part of the mining operation there. They spent the whole summer in front of Mount McKinley. Jeanne and her husband painted the whole summer. She talked about a bear that came through camp and was then shot. They were expecting the guides to come to pick them up in September. The guides finally showed up as the snow came nearer and nearer. She walked out the entire way out of the park. They returned to Anchorage, Alaska where they had their studios. They returned to California for the winter and returned to Alaska for the rest of the year. They did this for many years. She talked about meeting with some people that thought Alaska was just ice and snow. This made her decide to make a collection of paintings of the wildflowers of Alaska. She wanted to make a book of 300 different flowers from Ketchikan to the Bering Sea. She thought the price o f the book was very high. She was married to Sydney Lawrence for fourteen years. When he was nine years old he was already painting. He trained under an artist, H. Moran, in New York. At sixteen years he was showing at the International Gallery. He was a stowaway on a boat when he was a young boy. He went all over the world for four years. When they ran into a hurricane he survived by staying with the captain who had stayed with the ship. They floated for five weeks until they were spotted and towed into England. He went to Paris to study art. He returned to England where he joined the Royal Academy and studied again for a year. He was a friend of the Prince of Wales. During the war he was made a war correspondent for the Black & White. He was beat up at one point and was deafened by the beating. His attacker was shot by an English soldier. He then returned to England and was then sent to South Africa during the Boer War. Sydney came to Alaska in 1900. He came to Alaska because he liked new experiences. He had heard about the gold rush. After a while he returned to Seattle. He returned to Alaska and mined for a year. He traveled up the Susitna River with his own boat. He didnt paint for about nine years. In 1914 they started to build the city of Anchorage. Sydney had a photo shop. He was then convinced to start painting again. He was shipwrecked going to Valdez and lost everything including some gold he had with him. He had to swim to shore. He remembered a cannery about three miles away. He couldnt get a fire started there so he hiked another six miles to an Indian village. He slept for three days. He was taken to Valdez to the hospital and they wanted to amputate his legs. He refused to have them removed. This was in November. By Christmas he was able to get around on crutches. He traveled to Mt. McKinley to paint. One of his paintings of Mt. McKinley is in the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. One of his paintings is also in the Louvre. Jeanne describes her first trip back to Europe to visit her family. She said that she has had a wonderful life. She built a home in 1948 in Anchorage. She talked more about her education in France and her art training. During the first war she studied medicine and worked in a hospital. Her father did not want any women doctors or artists in the family.
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 22, 2025
Work on paper, Jeanne Laurence
Est: $200 - $400
Jeanne Laurence (American, 1887-1980), Floral Study, oil on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 14.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 28, 2025
Jeanne Laurence (1865-1940), Alaskan landscape
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (1865-1940) Alaskan landscape Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower right: Jeanne Laurence; inscribed in ink on a piece of paper affixed to the frame's backing board: "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year / Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Laurence"
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980), Mt. McKinley, Alaska, Oil on canvas laid to Masonite, 12" H x 18" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980) Mt. McKinley, Alaska Oil on canvas laid to Masonite Signed lower left: Jeanne Laurence
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 09, 2023
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980),"Mount McKinley, Alaska - Lupin in Foreground," 1924, Oil on canvas board, 8" H x 10" W
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980) "Mount McKinley, Alaska - Lupin in Foreground," Oil on canvas board Signed lower left: Jeanne Laurence; titled in ink, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 02, 2023
Jeanne Laurence Original Floral Painting
Est: $150 - $225
Jeanne Laurence (Alaska, 1887-1980) small framed floral painting. Measures 5.5 x 4 inches image size and 10.625 x 8.625 inches framed. Excellent condition in the original frame. Provenance: Estate of David Milot. David was a Real Estate Broker by trade and a passionate, lifelong collector of anything of quality that caught his eye. His collection of fine art, bronzes, designer decor, period furniture, mid-century furniture, designer furniture, Chinese antiques and more are among some of the finest examples available. David's knowledge, or perhaps more accurately, "his eye" for quality, was usually the most refined of anyone in the room. David purchased thousands of items over the years at auctions, estate sales, and antique stores so any additional provenance is not readily available. These treasures were truly found "in the wild," and that's how David liked it. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 24, 2023
Jeanne Laurence, (1887-1980), Alaskan landscape, Oil on canvas board, 12" H x 16" W
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980) Alaskan landscape Oil on canvas board Signed lower left: Jeanne Laurence 12" H x 16" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 07, 2022
Jeanne Laurence, (1887-1980, Alaska), Alaskan landscape, Oil on canvas board, 12" H x 16" W
Est: $600 - $800
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980, Alaska) Alaskan landscape Oil on canvas board Signed lower left: Jeanne Laurence 12" H x 16" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 26, 2022
JEANNE LAURENCE (1887-1980, ALASKA) GOUACHE PAINTING OF WILDFLOWERS. SHOW AREA 3.5" X 5.5". WIFE OF SYDNEY LAURENCE
Est: $100 - $150
JEANNE LAURENCE (1887-1980, ALASKA) GOUACHE PAINTING OF WILDFLOWERS. SHOW AREA 3.5" X 5.5". WIFE OF SYDNEY LAURENCE
Sunset Auction
Jan. 27, 2022
1970s J. Laurence Print - Wild Roses & Forget Me Nots
Est: $300 - $600
**Originally Listed At $200** Jeanne Laurence (b. France 1887-1980). "Wild Roses and Forget Me Nots" - signed in the plate at lower left - ca. 1970s. A lovely print of one of Alaskan artist Jeanne Laurence's watercolor and gouache paintings. At this point in her career, Laurence specialized in studies of Alaskan wildflowers. In this composition, she presents an elegant branch of coral pink roses joined by sprays of soft blue and pink Forget Me Nots. The Germans named this flower for a beloved story of two lovers who were walking along the Danube River when the bright blue blossoms caught their attention. The man picked the flowers for the woman, but tragically, the river swept him away. As he floated away, he asked her not to forget him. This touching story led to the Forget-Me-Not flower becoming a symbol of remembrance. The floral still life is set against a black ground, creating a brilliant contrast, and set in a frame behind glass. Size (print): 7.75" W x 12.1" H (19.7 cm x 30.7 cm); (frame): 13.75" W x 21.1" H (34.9 cm x 53.6 cm) Jeanne Laurence was the wife of famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence as well as author of "An Album of Alaskan Wildflowers" and "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #161935
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 18, 2021
JEANNE LAURENCE WILDFLOWERS GOUACHE
Est: -
Jeanne Laurence (1887 - 1980) Wildflowers Gouache on Paper. Jeanne was the wife of the famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence, and the author of the book "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Artist: Jeanne Laurence Title: Wildflowers Medium: Gouache Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 8x5.5 in. Keywords: Still Life Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1000
Bradford's
Jul. 18, 2021
JEANNE LAURENCE WILDFLOWERS GOUACHE
Est: -
Jeanne Laurence (1887 - 1980) Wildflowers Gouache on Paper. Jeanne was the wife of the famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence, and the author of the book "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Artist: Jeanne Laurence Title: Wildflowers Medium: Gouache Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 8x5.5 in. Keywords: Still Life Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1000
Bradford's
May. 13, 2021
J. Laurence Print - Wild Roses & Forget Me Nots, 1970s
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (b. France 1887-1980). "Wild Roses and Forget Me Nots" - signed in the plate at lower left - ca. 1970s. A lovely print of one of Alaskan artist Jeanne Laurence's watercolor and gouache paintings. At this point in her career, Laurence specialized in studies of Alaskan wildflowers. In this composition, she presents an elegant branch of coral pink roses joined by sprays of soft blue and pink Forget Me Nots. The Germans named this flower for a beloved story of two lovers who were walking along the Danube River when the bright blue blossoms caught their attention. The man picked the flowers for the woman, but tragically, the river swept him away. As he floated away, he asked her not to forget him. This touching story led to the Forget-Me-Not flower becoming a symbol of remembrance. The floral still life is set against a black ground, creating a brilliant contrast, and set in a frame behind glass. Size (print): 7.75" W x 12.1" H (19.7 cm x 30.7 cm); (frame): 13.75" W x 21.1" H (34.9 cm x 53.6 cm) Jeanne Laurence was the wife of famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence as well as author of "An Album of Alaskan Wildflowers" and "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #161935
Artemis Gallery
Feb. 21, 2021
JEANNE LAURENCE "CASTLE MOUNTAIN" OIL ON CANVAS BOARD
Est: -
Jeanne Laurence (1887 - 1980) "Castle Mountain" (Valley Of Ten Thousand Smokes) Oil on Canvas Board. Jeanne was the wife of the famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence, and the author of the book "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Artist: Jeanne Laurence Title: "Castle Mountain" Medium: Oil on Canvas Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 12in x 16in Keywords: Landscape Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1108
Bradford's
Jan. 21, 2021
J. Laurence Print - Wild Roses & Forget Me Nots, 1970s
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (b. France 1887-1980). "Wild Roses and Forget Me Nots" - signed in the plate at lower left - ca. 1970s. A lovely print of one of Alaskan artist Jeanne Laurence's watercolor and gouache paintings. At this point in her career, Laurence specialized in studies of Alaskan wildflowers. In this composition, she presents an elegant branch of coral pink roses joined by sprays of soft blue and pink Forget Me Nots. The Germans named this flower for a beloved story of two lovers who were walking along the Danube River when the bright blue blossoms caught their attention. The man picked the flowers for the woman, but tragically, the river swept him away. As he floated away, he asked her not to forget him. This touching story led to the Forget-Me-Not flower becoming a symbol of remembrance. The floral still life is set against a black ground, creating a brilliant contrast, and set in a frame behind glass. Size (print): 7.75" W x 12.1" H (19.7 cm x 30.7 cm); (frame): 13.75" W x 21.1" H (34.9 cm x 53.6 cm) Jeanne Laurence was the wife of famous Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence as well as author of "An Album of Alaskan Wildflowers" and "My Life with Sydney Laurence". Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #161935
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 08, 2020
3pc Jeanne Laurence ''Wildflowers'' Gouache Painting
Est: $300 - $600
3pc Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980 Alaska) ''Wildflowers'' Gouache on Paper 12''x7'' Image Approx. A trio of painted floral studies by the wife of Sydney Laurence. Signed l.r. Framed 19''x15''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 03, 2019
JEANNE LAURENCE (Alaska, 1887-1980) four oils on p
Est: $500 - $700
JEANNE LAURENCE (Alaska, 1887-1980) four oils on paper, floral arrangements. Each signed lower right. Openings measure from 6" x 4" to 8" x 5.5". In gilt wood frames; 14" x 12" to 17" x 14.5" overall. Jeanne Laurence was the wife of the artist Sydney Laurence.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 31, 2019
JEANNE LAURENCE (1887-1980, ALASKA)
Est: $90 - $150
Jeanne Laurence, framed floral study oil painting on paper. Signed. Unexamined out of frame.
Sunset Auction
May. 17, 2018
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980)
Est: $400 - $600
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980) framed oil painting. Measures 16" x 20" and in 2" wide plain air frame. The frame is slightly askew. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Sep. 09, 2017
JEANNE LAURENCE (1887-1980, Alaska) PAIR OF STILL LIFE FLORAL STUDIES - Set of oil on board paintings by Alaskan artist Jeanne Laure...
Est: $300 - $400
JEANNE LAURENCE (1887-1980, Alaska) PAIR OF STILL LIFE FLORAL STUDIES - Set of oil on board paintings by Alaskan artist Jeanne Laurence, wife of Sydney Laurence. One is of Alaskan wild poppies and violets and the other of shooting star flowers. Both signed in the bottom right corner and titled by Laurence on the backside. Body of work measures 8"L x 5.5"W and matted in a frame under glass 14.5"L x 10.5"W
Pacific Galleries
Jul. 21, 2017
Amazing antique oil painting by JEANNE LAURENCE 1887-1980, (wife of Alaska's artist, Sydney Laurence), painting of Mountain Range Alaska, signed, with gifting info on back, cond VG
Est: -
Amazing antique oil painting by JEANNE LAURENCE 1887-1980, (wife of Alaska's artist, Sydney Laurence), painting of Mountain Range Alaska, signed, with gifting info on back, cond VG
Hamiltons Antique & Estate Auctions Inc.
May. 13, 2017
JEANNE LAURENCE (Alaska, 1887-1980) - MCKINLEY IN PINK - Oil on board snowscape with stream cutting through foreground, blue-hued ar...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JEANNE LAURENCE (Alaska, 1887-1980) - MCKINLEY IN PINK - Oil on board snowscape with stream cutting through foreground, blue-hued arborous middleground, and pink-hued Mt. McKinley (Denali) in the background. Signed bottom right. Artist was spouse of Alaskan painter Sydney Laurence. Light surface accretion throughout. Housed in frame. Image size: 9.75" x 8"; total size: 14.25" x 16.25" x 1.5"
Pacific Galleries
Mar. 21, 2017
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980 Alaska)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Alaskan landscape, signed lower left: Jeanne Laurence, oil on canvasboard, 12'' H x 16'' W, est: $1000/1500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 21, 2017
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980 Alaska)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Mt. McKinley, signed lower right: Jeanne Laurence, oil on canvas laid to masonite, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $1000/2000. Note: now known as Denali.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2017
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980 Alaska)
Est: $600 - $900
A group of seven small-scale paintings of Alaskan scenes, each: signed lower left or lower right: Jeanne Laurence or J. Laurence, each: oil on canvasboard, the largest: 6'' H x 8'' W. The smallest: 2'' H x 2.5'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2017
Jeanne Laurence (1887-1980 Alaska)
Est: $600 - $900
A group of six framed floral studies, each signed lower center: Jeanne Laurence, oil on paper under glass, sight size: the first two: 5.75'' H x 3.75'' W. The last four: 5.5'' H x 3.5'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 01, 2012
Jeanne Laurence (American, 1887-1980)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Northern lights above a cabin in winter signed 'Jeanne Laurence' (lower right) oil on canvas board 16 x 20in overall: 23 3/4 x 27 1/2in
Bonhams